Tuesday 11th November “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Matthew 6:12 In 1902, 11-year-old Maria Goretti was killed by Alessandro, a 20-year-old man, when she refused his unwanted sexual advances. Before she died, Maria
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Wednesday 12th November “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Mathew 5:3-10 When we are connected with Jesus, we are more equipped to extend love, patience, understanding, kindness, forgiveness, and compassion to those around us. This connection empowers us
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Thursday 13th of November “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you..” Matthew 6:14–15 Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is absolutely necessary for us to receive healing and to live with the hope
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Friday 14th of November “I anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” Colossians 3:12–13 God’s Word speaks to us personally today, inviting us to “put on”
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Saturday 15th of November “Put away from you all bitterness… and be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31–32 God forgives us so that we may forgive others. Forgiveness
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Sunday 16th November “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 There are moments in life when peace feels out of reach, when misunderstandings, hurt, or pride seem to
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Monday 17th of November “Do not repay anyone evil for evil… Beloved, never avenge yourselves… Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:17–21 Praying this passage emphasises the importance of living righteously and avoiding retaliation in
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Monday 10th of November “Forgive and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37–38 Today’s passage emphasises the importance of forgiveness, generosity, and the principle of reaping what we sow, highlighting how our attitudes and actions towards others ultimately determine the measure
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Sunday 9th of November “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:12–14 This week, we’ve been invited to open our hearts to God’s mercy and forgiveness, the doorway that leads us to lasting peace and eternal life. I wonder, how has